Neighborhood · Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lauderdale West
West Broward living with room to breathe
4
Homes for sale
$555,000
Median list price
$481
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Lauderdale West sits on the western side of the Fort Lauderdale area, a low-key residential pocket surrounded by established neighborhoods like Plantation Acres, Gingerwood Place, and Happy Dale. It's a practical, family-friendly stretch that trades the coastal energy of Galt Mile for quieter streets and easy access to the Nova cluster of schools. Homes here run compact and manageable, which appeals to buyers who want a foothold in Broward without the maintenance of a sprawling property.
The market is tight and moving. With just five active listings and a median list price of $525,000, inventory is genuinely limited, and the two homes sold over the past year closed at 101% of asking — a sign that well-priced properties get taken seriously. Buyers should come prepared to act, but the 60-day median on market means there's still room to negotiate on listings that have been sitting. Compare it against the wider pool of Fort Lauderdale homes for sale to see how the value stacks up.
Lauderdale West is a community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Quick facts
$449,700 – $610K price range
1,085 sqft median home
$2,000/mo median rent
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lauderdale West
$525,000
3413 SW 12th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft
$585,000
3405 SW 12th Court, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 4 ba · 840 sqft
$449,700
3416 SW 12th Ct, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
$610,000
3101 SW 12th Place, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, FORT LAUDERDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,861 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lauderdale West market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$439,950
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
25 days
Median time to sell
Lauderdale West vs Fort Lauderdale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 18.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lauderdale West boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lauderdale West is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lauderdale West home
≈ $3,685/mo
$555,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,152
Median age
38
Median income
$74,865
Median home value
$340,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Lauderdale West
Appearance oriented
Top 10% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Active
Top 13% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.Hip Hop Culture
Dropping the beat and raising the roof, this population enjoys everything hip hop culture has to offer, including music, dance moves, and fashion.
Food & Drink
Top 15% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Attitudes
Top 16% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Straight answers
Lauderdale West FAQs
Is Lauderdale West a good place to live?+
It's a solid choice for buyers who want a quiet, residential setting with strong school options — the neighborhood feeds into the Nova cluster, including Nova Middle School and Nova High School. The compact homes and west-side location make it practical for families and first-time buyers alike.
Is Lauderdale West expensive?+
It sits in the mid-range for the Fort Lauderdale area, with a median list price of $525,000 and active listings running from $349,998 up to $610,000. That's more accessible than the waterfront and high-rise markets closer to the coast, though the $461 average per square foot reflects the smaller home sizes here.
What do homes cost in Lauderdale West?+
Current active listings span $349,998 to $610,000 with a $525,000 median, while the two homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $439,950. The gap between list and sold prices reflects a small sample, so lean on the live map to track what's actually moving.
How is the market in Lauderdale West?+
It's a low-inventory market — just five active listings and two sales over the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 60 days to sell but close at 101% of asking on average, so priced-right listings are getting full value while overpriced ones sit.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for the neighborhood, which suggests many homes here are not part of a mandatory association. Property taxes run a median of about $6,483 per year, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is around $2,000 per month.
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